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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,131.13, 825,208.22 and 176,153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,131.13, 825,208.22 and 176,153.05 is: 264,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,131.13 : 825,208.22 = 176,153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,131.13/825,208.22 = 176,153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,131.13x = 825,208.22 × 176,153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,131.13x = 145,362,943,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,362,943,957.31/550,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,233.26

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